VORTEX Weather Desk
Storm Briefings
Daily tornado outlooks, storm recaps, SPC risk analysis, and severe weather safety — written by the VORTEX Weather Desk and grounded in NWS and SPC data.
Marginal Risk Sunday: Isolated Severe Storms in Texas and Ohio Valley
SPC maintains a Marginal Risk for isolated severe hail in central Texas and damaging winds in the Ohio Valley on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Enhanced Risk: Severe Storms Target Upper Midwest and Plains
An Enhanced Risk covers the Upper Midwest and central Plains today with numerous severe thunderstorms likely. Large hail, damaging winds to 90 mph, and tornadoes expected.
Build a Family Tornado Plan in 30 Minutes
A step-by-step guide to creating a tornado safety plan for your household. Shelter location, communication, emergency kit, and drills explained.